WI vs ENG 1st T20I match prediction 23 Jan 2022

WI vs ENG Match 1 Predictions and Betting Tips

West Indies will host England in a five-match T20I series starting January 22. The 1st T20I will take place at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. There are 3 Test matches to be played as well, but that’s starting in March. This article will solely focus on the T20Is. I have the top WI vs ENG match predictions and betting tips for you to win from.

All in all, we think the upcoming West Indies vs England series will be yet another cracker of a contest. The men from the Caribbean are usually a formidable T20 outfit, there’s a marked difference in their performance in the shortest format of the game compared to Tests and ODIs. England is heading to the upcoming series with a young, inexperienced squad, but some of these cricketers have played a lot of domestic T20 cricket. While they might be untried at the international level, they certainly have the upper hand, considering their performances in the recent domestic leagues. The sides last met in the T20 World Cup 2021 where England were the ones who came out on top. I have brought you the most lucrative best player and team betting tips for the WI vs ENG head-to-head showdown. Let us have a look at them.

WI vs ENG Team Bets:

I have picked the best team winning bet for the WI vs ENG head-to-head match and you should take a look at it for reaping the best returns.

England to win

It will be the first game between the two teams since England left the West Indies bruising and hurting at the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, bowling them out for a paltry 55 runs. The last time these two teams played a bilateral series was in 2019 when England visited the Caribbeans for three T20s. The visitors were clinical that time, winning it 3-0. On the other hand, the West Indies’ poor form continues since their unceremonious ouster from the T20 World Cup last year. Recently, against Pakistan, they were whitewashed in the three-match T20 series 3-0. Yes, they have Pollard, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, and the likes in their squad, but we don’t see the men turning around their fortunes anytime soon. If it is not clear enough, let me spell it out for you. Considering England bested West Indies on four occasions in the last five clashes between the sides, it is going to be a one sided affair favouring England to win the encounter. Pari Match offers the odds of 1.62 for ENG to win the 1st T20 and it is the best betting tip I can offer.

WI vs ENG Player Bets:

Let us have a look at the best player betting tips from the WI vs ENG match predictions.

Liam Livingstone to score over 19.5 runs

Liam Livingstone, the 27 year old explosive batting talent has made his mark in all three formats for England. Livingstone has amassed a total of 4038 runs in 151 T20 games with an average of 29.47. He holds a similar average in T20Is with 252 runs in 10 matches at an average of 28.00. His average exceeds our desired target and makes it a suitable betting tip for the WI vs ENG head-to-head showdown. His current form seems to be positive with respect to our betting tip. The 28-year-old right-hand batter was in top form in the recently concluded T10 league, amassing 309 runs in 13 games at a strike rate of 210 and an average of 25.75, with 2 fifties, 14 boundaries, and 30 sixes. Considering his current form, he will enter as one of the favorites for ENG and is more likely to score above 19 runs in his first match of this series between the two sides. With Pari Match offering the odds of 1.87 for LS Livingstone to score over 19.5 runs, it is a strong bet which could fetch you the money you need.

Nicholas Pooran to score under 19.5 runs

Nicholas Pooran is a wicket-keeper batsman from the West Indies. He recently came off a horrible campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 where he was able to collect 103 runs in 5 games at an average of 20.60. This speaks volumes about his current form and it is almost imperative for the batsman to carry on a similar innings in the upcoming games. He has an experience of 150 T20 games where he scored 3946 runs at an average of 24.50. Pooran has played 42 international 20 over matches for West Indies and amassed a total of 845 runs with a low average of 23.47. This number is pretty low considering the short format which requires the batsmen to explode with the bat. Although his average is slightly over our desired target, the next few lines will get you to incline towards this hot betting tip for the WI vs ENG head-to-head match. Pooran has a poor track record playing against England. He has played 4 innings against the opponent where he could only manage 71 runs at a low average of 17.75, falling right under our radar. Take my advice and put your money on this betting tip for a good payday. Pari Match offers the odds of 1.87 for Nicholas Pooran to score under 19.5 runs and you should definitely pick it.

My Picks:

England to win @ 1.62 (Pari Match)

Liam Livingstone to score over 19.5 runs @ 1.87 (Pari Match)

Nicholas Pooran to score under 19.5 runs @ 1.87 (Pari Match)